December weather forecast
Van Buren, ME

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Weather in December

Van Buren, Maine, concludes the year with the coldest month: December. Winter arrives in full swing, covering the city in a blanket of snow and pushing temperatures to a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C). Snowfall is significant, and the landscape turns into a winter panorama. Days grow shorter and nights longer, and residents engage in various festive and winter activities. Despite its biting cold, December brings a certain charm to Van Buren, closing the year with a snowy spectacle.

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature in Van Buren recedes from November's wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C). During December, Van Buren consistently records a temperature low averaging an extreme cold 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, in Van Buren, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Van Buren, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 24.21" (615mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Van Buren, in December, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 8.7" (221mm) of snow. In Van Buren, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.8 days and aggregates up to 49.09" (1247mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Van Buren is 2.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Van Buren?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 25°F (-3.9°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Van Buren?

In December, the average relative humidity in Van Buren, Maine, is 90%.

How much does it rain in Van Buren in December?

In Van Buren, Maine, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Van Buren?

In Van Buren, during December, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Van Buren?

December has the shortest days of the year in Van Buren, Maine, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Van Buren?

The average day length in December in Van Buren, Maine, is 8h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Van Buren?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Van Buren, Maine, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm AST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Van Buren?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Van Buren?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Van Buren?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Van Buren, Maine, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Van Buren, ME

Average temperature in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Van Buren, ME

Average pressure in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Van Buren, ME

Average wind speed in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Van Buren, ME

Average humidity in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Van Buren, ME

Average rainfall in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Van Buren, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, June and August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Van Buren, ME

Average snowfall in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Van Buren, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Van Buren, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Van Buren, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Van Buren, ME

Average UV index in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Van Buren, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in December
Van Buren, ME

Average visibility in December - Van Buren, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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